Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Arcus FM Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Resident M&E Engineer based in Bristol. This role involves planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and general support at client sites. Candidates should have 18th Edition or HVAC experience, strong communication skills, and relevant hands-on M&E experience. Offering competitive salary up to £40,290 per annum, 25 days annual leave, and opportunities for career progression. Join a company that values expertise and offers a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions (5–6%)

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Discounts and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role.
• Experience with delivering PPM is desirable.
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Conduct emergency lighting & lamp changes.
• Perform fault finding and repairs in mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

M&E engineering experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

18th Edition or HVAC experience

F-Gas qualification

Job description

Why Join Us

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer living in or near the Bristol area?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award‑winning facilities management provider?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer to join our dedicated on‑site team at our client’s facility in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work in a technically varied, customer‑facing role.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary – Up to £40,290 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) – subject to performance (historically paid out)

What You'll Be Doing

About the role:

As a Resident Engineer you will be our client’s first point of contact on‑site, being responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support.

Tasks include:

• Emergency lighting & lamp changes
• Electrical & fire alarm testing
• Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and electrical)
• Minor plumbing and fabric maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Delivering excellent service to our clients

You’ll work independently with the support of a wider team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.

What We're Looking For

What you’ll need

Essential:

• 18th Edition or HVAC experience
• Hands‑on experience in an M&E or multi‑skilled engineering role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Health & Safety awareness

Desirable:

• Experience with delivering PPM
• F‑Gas qualification
• IOSH Working Safely
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience
• 2391 Testing & Inspection

Additional info:

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
• 5 days on, 2 days off – Rotating shift pattern
• On‑call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks

Why join Arcus:

We’re an award‑winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including,:

• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry‑leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.

Requisition ID

2026‑8234